Karl Bodmer (Swiss 1809-1893)
“Pehriska-Ruhpa, Moennitarri Warrior in the Costume of the Dog Dance”, 1841–1843
Hand-colored aquatint depicting a Mandan warrior in full ceremonial attire, adorned with feather headdress, body paint, and bow and arrows; from Travels in the Interior of North America by Prince Maximilian of Wied, published in London by Ackermann & Co., 1841-1843
This example bears the original plate designation “Tab. 28,” faintly crossed out and corrected in pencil to “23,” indicating an early English issue printed from the same copperplate as the German edition
Bodmer blindstamp, with English, German, and French inscriptions below the image
21″ x 15″ plate size, 25 1/2″ x 19 1/2″ sheet size
Mounted in a linen mat and giltwood frame
Provenance: Gifted to The Bronx Historical Society by the Estate of Joan Schneeweiss
William Graham Arader III, Pennsylvania
Estimate: $8000 - $14000